Tag Archives: Galatians

Dear Inspiration Seekers, “A man reaps what he sows.” (NIV Galations 6:7)  Paul sounds as if he wants to write a blog about Preserving the Harvest.  Plant a carrot, pick a carrot…  Plant a tomatoe, make sauce… If he is … Continue reading →

Dear Inspiration Seekers, Paul seems to contradict himself in these few verses about carrying each other’s burdens and carrying one’s own load.  Why does the Congressional Super Committee (charged with finding $1T in spending cuts) come to mind?  

Dear Inspiration Seekers, Paul writes the famous lines about “Fruit of the Spirit” in Galatians chapter 5.  This is preceded by the acts of sin, for contrast.  “The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; … Continue reading →

Paul poses a questions twice about whether effort was “for nothing”.  “… if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!” (2:21), and, “Have you suffered so much for nothing – if it really was for nothing?” … Continue reading →

Dear Inspiration Seekers, “When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was in the wrong.” (2:11).  Ouch!  It seems that Paul had read the Vicar’s comment to the first of these inspirations on Galatians, and … Continue reading →

Dear Inspirations Seekers, After his introduction, Paul elaborates on the themes of revelation from God and then his acceptance by the church members. “I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it … Continue reading →

Dear Inspiration Seekers, I am, once again, running behind my father’s Sunday School lessons by a couple of weeks.  Other events have taken precedence for the last few weeks.  I chose to address those timely issues, and to delay this … Continue reading →